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Jessica Drescher

Guyton

Summary

Experienced caregiver with a proven track record of nurturing children with encouragement and kindness, guiding playtime, leading exercise activities, and effectively teaching rules. Skilled in creative planning to keep children engaged with fun and stimulating activities for extended periods. Proficient in completing day-to-day routines for the elderly, demonstrating a compassionate and attentive approach to caregiving responsibilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

In Home Caregiver
05.2025 - Current


  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Monitored client progress and reported changes in health status to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
  • Implemented activities that promoted mental stimulation, social interaction, and emotional support among clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of client activities and care provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.

Blandford Elementary School

Paraprofessional
08.2022 - 11.2024
  • I worked as a paraprofessional for about 3 years in a busy classroom with special needs kids.
  • Constantly on my feet working with the children preparing lesson plans, teaching them in small and large groups, helping the teacher with errands around the school, etc.
  • I am self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Babysitter

Family And Friends
01.2005 - 12.2022
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.

Stay at Home Mom

Self-employed
03.2015 - 08.2022
  • Managed household finances
  • maintained a clean household
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities to keep my 2 boys busy
  • Educated my boys
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm for my boys

Teacher

Start Smart Learning Center
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.

Sales Associate

Van Heusen Store
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.

Early Childhood Pre-k Teacher Training

Sandhill Elementary School
12.2010 - 04.2011
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Effingham High School
Guyton, GA

Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education And Technology

South Effingham High School
Guyton, GA
05.2011

Skills

  • P>Early Childhood Education
  • P>Child Supervision
  • P>Maintaining safe environment
  • P>Following directions
  • P>Dependability
  • P>Planning physical activities
  • P>Managing routines
  • P>Housekeeping
  • P>Child development
  • P>Activity/lesson Planning
  • P>Time management

Personal Information

  • I am a hard worker that is always wanting to branch out of my comfort zone.
  • I am a fast learner and I am never afraid to try something new.
  • I am responsible and do my best at everything that I do.

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

In Home Caregiver
05.2025 - Current

Blandford Elementary School

Paraprofessional
08.2022 - 11.2024

Stay at Home Mom

Self-employed
03.2015 - 08.2022

Teacher

Start Smart Learning Center
08.2013 - 03.2015

Sales Associate

Van Heusen Store
08.2012 - 08.2013

Early Childhood Pre-k Teacher Training

Sandhill Elementary School
12.2010 - 04.2011

Babysitter

Family And Friends
01.2005 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

South Effingham High School

Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education And Technology

South Effingham High School

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